ENHANCING THE METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN 8TH AND 9TH GRADE STUDENTS: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

This study explores the principles and practical applications of enhancing communicative competence among 8th and 9th-grade students. Grounded in modern pedagogical theories and empirical findings from 2020 to 2025, the research emphasizes task-based language teaching (TBLT), learner-centered education, and the integration of digital tools in the language classroom. Through a qualitative case study involving classroom observations, teacher interviews, and student assessments, the findings reveal that the implementation of these principles significantly improves students’ fluency, interactional skills, and overall language proficiency.